Indian festivals that come in the fall season are extra special, because the season calls for bright, warm, rich desserts that exude a cozy togetherness. Traditionally, heavy use of added sugars, dairy products, oils is common for festival treats in India. which is not the …
Undrallu are traditionally steamed rice based balls, offered to Lord Ganesha for Ganesh chaturthi. Holding on to the rituals and the cultural practice is very soul enriching. But, empowered by knowledge and science, we can definitely create a superior practice of eating particularly for the …
Soy, also referred to as the ‘great legume’, is a native of China, and was grown for almost 3000 years until now. But, because of its toughness despite lengthy boiling, and lack of taste, its full potential was not explored until about 1000 years ago. …
It is the season of indulgence in all things sweet, decadent and joyful. Amidst the endless cookies, cakes, and other sweets, finding a reasonably healthier dessert without altering the texture or taste as much, while keeping up the excitement of my main audience- my kids, …
‘Stressed’ spelled backwards is desserts and I think with the pandemic the stressful times seem to have no expiry date. It’s a natural human tendency to look for hope, reasons to celebrate and find joy in the little things in life, especially during tough times. …
This recipe is purely to showcase the importance and versatility of ‘Soy’ amidst the festive celebrations. Soy should actually be celebrated across the food world, but there are too many existing myths about a non existent dark side of soy. Soy is a complete protein, …
Festivals are the time of the year to celebrate, rejoice and be thankful for everything in life. But also, festive times are notorious for eating often fried/ fatty foods. Most Indian festival dishes are incredibly delicious, while not exactly the healthiest options, in my opinion. …
Indian cuisine is incomplete without the creamy, spicy gravy dishes that complement the whole grain dishes, be it rice or breads. Typically potatoes, carrots, bell peppers, cottage cheese take center stage in Indian gravy recipes, in a base of onion, tomato and whole lot of …
The humble, yet nutritious and quintessential south Indian breakfast – the idli. A simple and wholesome steamed lentil / rice pancake.Historically, the idli goes back to 920 AD, with its roots in Karnataka, and was made with urad dal soaked in butter milk. There was …
As Mark Twain said “Cauliflower is just a cabbage with college education”, cauliflower and cabbage both belong to the cruciferous family and have very low carbohydrates but a high amount of vitamins and minerals.Boiling cauliflower destroys its nutrients by almost 70% if done for about …